The Board and Management of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) Ltd has expressed it’s heartfelt appreciation to Nigerians for their support and excitement over the safe and successful restart of the 60,000 barrels-per-day Old Port Harcourt Refinery.
According to the Chief Corporate Communications Officer NNPC Ltd, Olufemi Soneye, “This achievement marks a significant step forward after years of operational challenges and underperformance.”
He however, said that the organisation was aware of unfounded claims by certain individuals suggesting that the refinery is not producing products.
“For clarity, the Old Port Harcourt Refinery is currently operating at 70% of its installed capacity, with plans to ramp up to 90%.” He said.
Soneye listed the daily output of products from the refinery.
Products and daily output production
According to him, Straight-Run Gasoline (Naphtha): Blended into 1.4 million liters of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS or petrol)
Kerosene: 900,000 liters
Automotive Gas Oil (AGO or Diesel): 1.5 million liters
Low Pour Fuel Oil (LPFO): 2.1 million liters
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG): Additional volumes
The Corporate Affairs boss said, it was worth noting that the refinery incorporates crack C5, a blending component from sister company, Indorama Petrochemicals (formerly Eleme Petrochemicals), to produce gasoline that meets required specifications.
He explained that Blending is a standard practice in refineries globally, as no single unit can produce gasoline that fully complies with any country’s standards without such processes.
“we have made substantial progress on the new Port Harcourt Refinery, which will begin operations soon without prior announcements.” Soneye declared.
He urged Nigerians to focus on the remarkable achievements being realized under the able and progressive leadership of President Bola Tinubu and to support efforts aimed at delivering more dividends to the nation.
Soneye explained that, “Malicious attacks on clear progress only undermine the significant strides made by NNPC Ltd and the country.
“Let us move forward together in building a stronger and more self-sufficient energy sector.” Soneye appealed.”
Meanwhile, The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPCL, Mallam Mele Kyari has thanked President Bola Tinubu, for his unwavering support and understanding towards the rehabilitation project and for his persistence to ensure security for the country.
